Tuesday, 2 August 2011

ABC Wednesday Round 9 C is for Clematis

Clematis in the garden in July and August
Clematis 'Pille' grows vigorously over one of the arches from July to September
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchard' grows in our front garden during June, July, August and September
Clematis tangutica flowers from July to October
When the flowers go over they are replaced by these pretty seed heads
Clematis 'Huldine' is another strong climber, flowering, like tangutica, from late summer to late autumn
On the reverse of each petal are three purple stripes

All these clematis should be pruned hard before spring growth starts

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39 comments:

  1. anthonynorth2 August 2011 at 16:21

    Some lovely flowers there.

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  2. Sylvia K2 August 2011 at 16:46

    Gorgeous flowers for the day! I do love the purple ones! Beautiful post for the C Day!! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia

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  3. Carver2 August 2011 at 16:51

    I love clematis and these are all beautiful varieties.

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  4. Carver corrected2 August 2011 at 16:51

    By the way I entered my wrong blog link in first comment.

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  5. Nanka2 August 2011 at 16:56

    The striped ones look lovely!!

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  6. Live2cherish2 August 2011 at 17:19

    charismatic captures.

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  7. Barbara2 August 2011 at 18:04

    Lovely flower pics. One of the clematis in my garden has gone mad and climbed through a california lilac, the other seems to have disappeared completely! It obviously didn't have it's 'head in the sun, feet in the shade'.

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  8. photowannabe2 August 2011 at 18:54

    Love the vivid purple color and the one with stripes is really pretty too.
    I think I need some of these in my garden.

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  9. VioletSky-Sightlines2 August 2011 at 19:40

    If I saw these in your garden, I think I would be tempted to wander in for a close look. Any flower that looks this good after it has finished blooming is a joy to have around.

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  10. EG CameraGirl2 August 2011 at 19:41

    Your clematis are gorgeous! How do you keep Pille blooming from July to September? That's amazing!

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  11. Kathy2 August 2011 at 20:33

    Your pictures show just how beautiful these wonderful flowering vines are. Our clematis blooms here in the near-subtropics in April!

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  12. Kay L. Davies2 August 2011 at 20:35

    Oh, I love that last photo. How lovely.
    I saw some clematis growing here in our little town outside Medicine Hat, Alberta, today. It was on a south-facing wall, and they must mulch the roots in winter, otherwise it wouldn't survive our winters.
    Now I'm trying to think of a south-facing place in our yard where I could try it, but I don't think it's possible. Meanwhile, am enjoying your photos, Janice.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  13. Meryl2 August 2011 at 21:25

    As I sit here suffering from allergies, I love your photos of flowers. Thank you!

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  14. Anna2 August 2011 at 21:57

    Some real beauties there and all of them most colourful :)

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  15. SquirrelQueen2 August 2011 at 22:04

    Those clematis are gorgeous. I love that deep purple one.

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  16. Liz Hinds2 August 2011 at 22:22

    They are lovely. For some reason whenever I see a clematis plant I can never remember its name.

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  17. Kim, USA2 August 2011 at 23:29

    I love this flower and seen it's being on sale at the store I should buy it next time I see it on sale. Love your photos!

    ABC Wed

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  18. Cat and DOG Chat With Caren3 August 2011 at 00:36

    beautiful!

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  19. Leslie:3 August 2011 at 01:04

    Stunning photos! One of my favourite flowers of all time,

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  20. Roger Owen Green3 August 2011 at 01:16

    I'm just as fascinated by your SEGUE from WAR to PLANTS!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  21. Gigi Ann3 August 2011 at 03:04

    Clematis are one of my favorite summer flowers, I just think they are lovely, as your photos show.

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  22. Tammy3 August 2011 at 03:58

    Oh, beautiful!! I used to collect those when I lived in another house. You've made me miss them again.

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  23. ChrisJ3 August 2011 at 05:38

    Beautiful clematis but I really do like those seed heads.

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  24. Hildred3 August 2011 at 05:41

    I do love clematis, and especially your first picture.

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  25. Margaret @ BooksPlease3 August 2011 at 09:11

    The clematis are doing well this year here too.

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  26. Kay3 August 2011 at 09:11

    Wow! I'm really impressed. Those clematis are just spectacular. I love the color!

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  27. Shooting Parrots3 August 2011 at 10:32

    One of my favourite flowers, especially the one growing through our apple tree.

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  28. Laura Bloomsbury3 August 2011 at 11:34

    just came across your blog and what a lovely collection of clematis, especially Huldine. Mine are struggling to clamber.

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  29. Joy3 August 2011 at 13:50

    Beautiful flowers, clematis never fail to charm as they climb. There is a nursery near me that specialises in them, such variety.

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  30. Barbara Rosenzweig3 August 2011 at 14:12

    These are just stunning, even when they go to seed!!

    Hope that you visit my Calm & Peaceful post.

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  31. Anonymous3 August 2011 at 16:16

    Beautiful flowers and gorgeous shots for C!!

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  32. nonizamboni3 August 2011 at 19:21

    Wonderful choice for today! I once had a Guernsey Cream colored one in Chicago. . .and your carnation header is breathtaking--and a nice C too!

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  33. Chronicles of Illusions3 August 2011 at 21:26

    You have such an amazing garden. WOW

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  34. Cheryl3 August 2011 at 21:28

    I love the cascades of clematis so much I'd never thought to look at them closely.

    Your pictures are wonderful. I've nowhere to plant them at my home so I drool over other people's displays.

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  35. Wanda3 August 2011 at 23:48

    I just love that you are finding your alphabet letters in the garden. These are just gorgeous. Those purple ones to die for!!!

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  36. Melissa Ann Goodwin4 August 2011 at 01:48

    When I was little, our second grade teacher read us a book called, "Clematis." I think it was the name of the little girl, but that's all I remember! Anyway, because of it, I've always been partial to the Clematis vine. And, because it comes in so many varieties. So lovely.

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  37. Francisca4 August 2011 at 19:13

    Janice, your clematis are GORGEOUS!

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  38. Mary5 August 2011 at 00:31

    I love clematis too. You definitely have some beautiful ones.

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  39. Jenny6 August 2011 at 23:10

    What a gorgeous clematis! They are one of my favorite flowers!

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